Hawaii Fires: At least 36 Killed As Flames Tear Through Maui Island
At least 36 people have died as fast-moving wildfires tear through the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials say. The deaths in the resort city of Lahaina, the island’s main tourist destination, came as strong winds from a distant hurricane fanned the flames. The fire is one of several ongoing blazes that have burnt entire neighbourhoods […]
Aisha Yesufu Reacts To Senate President ‘Token’ Clip
Aisha Yesufu, a well-known activist from Nigeria, has reacted to an erroneous statement made by Godswill Akpabio, the Senate president, during a plenary session. After the Senate had finished screening President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominees, Akpabio addressed his colleagues before an adjournment motion was made, and he made the mistake of revealing that senators had […]
Vice President Shettima Inaugurates NEDC Board
The North East Development Commission (NEDC)’s newly reconstituted board and management were officially inaugurated on Wednesday by Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. Shettima urged members of the newly reconstituted board to concentrate on human capital development, according to a statement from the director of information in the vice president’s office, Olusola Abiola. The Vice […]
At Parallel Market, Naira Edges Closer To N1000/$1
On the parallel market on Wednesday, the naira fell to a record low of N925 to $1 as demand for foreign currency exceeded supply. This is the result of the foreign exchange regime being liberalized, which marks a significant divergence from the situation during the presidency of President Muhammadu Buhari. The World Bank, other organizations, […]
Fuel Subsidy Removal: Edo Govt To Pay 314,000 Poorest Households N20,000 Monthly
In an effort to lessen the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy on people in the state, the government of Edo State has announced the payment of N20,000 per month to 314,000 of the state’s poorest households. The N20,000 payout will start next month, according to Chris Nehikhare, the state’s commissioner for information and […]
Intending Pilgrims Required To Deposit N3.5m For 2024 Hajj Seat – Kaduna Agency
Intending pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj have been required to deposit N3.5 million for a Hajj seat, according to Dr. Yusuf Alrigasiyyu, Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State pilgrims Welfare Agency. The commencement date for collecting deposits from intending state pilgrims has been announced by the agency for September 1st, 2023. These deposits will be […]
US Supreme Court Restores Biden ‘ghost gun’ Rules – For Now
Restrictions on untraceable “ghost guns” in the US will remain in place, while the White House appeals against a court ruling which prevented them being classified as a firearm. In July, a Texas court blocked a 2022 rule requiring self-assembled “ghost gun” kits to have serial numbers. Pro-gun rights groups had sued to stop legally […]
Ohio Vote Delivers Win For Abortion-rights Supporters
Ohio has rejected a Republican motion to make it harder to change the state’s constitution – a move seen as a defeat for anti-abortion groups. The Republican-controlled state legislature had hoped to raise the bar for constitutional amendments to 60% instead of a simple majority. It was largely seen as a move to derail a […]
Tinubu Appoints 400-level UI Student, Orire Agbaje, Into Tax Reforms C’ttee
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The committee saddled with this onerous responsibility will be headed by Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the chairman, the president has also decided to include a young Nigerian, Miss Orire Agbaje, as one of its members, […]
We’ll Take Over Bayelsa – Sylva
A former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) will take over during the November 11, 2023 governorship election in Bayelsa State. Sylva after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday pleaded for support in his quest to return as […]
